Although the BlackBerry is absolutely everywhere, you'd have to be living under a rock to not have heard of the iPhone's amazing success. If the iPhone's App Store is the heart of its popularity, then BlackBerry users better have some rebuttal.
Few people seem to know it, but they do. Many of the BlackBerry apps out there are free, easy to download, and do the very things you always wished your phone could do. Calendars, specialized calculators, games, reference guides, news feeds and social networking software are just a few examples of the power a BlackBerry has, but a lot of people have yet to take advantage of.
Download Method # 1: BlackBerry App World
The good: The BlackBerry App World is RIM's official challenge to the iPhone's App Store. You can purchase (if the software isn't free, and most is free) and download software right onto your BlackBerry when you're on the go. It works anywhere and installs "Over-the-Air" meaning no computer is involved, just your phone downloading the software directly from the internet over the cellular network (or WiFi).
How to use it: Go to the RIM website and search for the App World. It will give you a web address for installation. Simply open that website in your BlackBerry's browser. From there, you can download the App World onto your phone Over-the-Air. Once it's installed, you can begin downloading apps to your heart's content!
The bad: First of all, it's not compatible with all BlackBerrys. The newer ones can use it, but if yours is an "experienced" model, it's likely incompatible. The BlackBerry App World is not as open to individual developers as the Apple App Store. Now, although the really big-name software that you use is often from a large company (say a Facebook app), the most popular mobile apps out there tend to be from more "boutique" developers and the more useful tools tend to be less mainstream since they have to be, by definition, more specialized. For this reason, it may be best to look elsewhere for a special piece of software you just can't find on the BlackBerry App World. In addition, apps on the App World will generally tend to be more expensive than elsewhere (if it is a paid app) because RIM charges fees and commissions that add to a developer's costs.
Download Method # 2: Online BlackBerry App "Retailers"
The good: There are tons of websites out there that sell software for all kinds of mobile devices, including the BlackBerry. The good news about this is that you can shop around different online stores the same way you might browse at different clothing stores. You can find a store that you like that sells software the suits you and your needs. A lot is free and the ones you have to pay for generally are very high quality. Technical support is quite good, especially for the paid apps. It's all about specialization and the ability to offer infinity different types of software for your BlackBerry.
How to use it: Start at http://www.handango.com. These sites will link to others where you can continue your search. Different sites have different delivery methods. Many of them use an Over-the-Air system like the App World.
The bad: If you're looking for an extremely advanced app, use the App World. Sometimes installation processes are not that simple, but usually you will not have problems.
Download Method # 3: Google, Google, Google
The good: If it exists, you can find it. If it doesn't exist, you'll probably be able to find something very similar. That is to say, you'll find what you're looking for 99 times out of 100. No matter how specialized, someone has likely made it and you can find it. It may or may not be free, but BlackBerry software is generally fairly-priced. It'll be rare to pay more than an admission to the movies. Finally, you'll almost certainly able to find a version that works with your BlackBerry model.
How to use it: Guess how. Start from Google (or another search engine like Yahoo, etc.) and search "(insert what you want) for blackberry." Different sites will have different delivery methods. Many of them will be an Over-the-Air download. Some of them may also let you plug your BlackBerry into your computer via USB and click a button with your mouse to install it. All of this will be explained on the individual sites.
The bad: If you don't know what you're looking for, you might get lost!
OUR METHOD # 3 WEBSITE:
Theappcorner.com is a website (that uses Method # 3) to distribute specialized BlackBerry software.
Jewish Holidays for BlackBerry 2009 and 2010 Integrates Directly into your BlackBerry's calendar!
A simple reference tool is sometimes all you need when on the go and looking for information. This neat BlackBerry app makes sure you know when Jewish Holidays occur so you don't miss them or accidentally plan an event when you need to be celebrating or in synagogue. The software, compatible with all BlackBerrys installs all Jewish Holidays into the BlackBerry's calendar that everyone already uses every day.
Visit http://www.theappcorner.com.
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